George Galloway v Aisha Ali-Khan

George Galloway v Aisha Ali-Khan

A custodial sentence of twelve weeks' immediate imprisonment is imposed due to the seriousness, persistence, and aggravating features of the contempts, including prior breaches and offending during the operational period of a suspended sentence. Mitigation and costs are considered but do not justify suspension.

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Parties
Claimant: George Galloway; Defendant: Aisha Ali-Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court (civil) / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
Defendant sentenced to immediate imprisonment for contempt of court and ordered to pay applicant's costs.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Breach of Undertaking, Sentencing, Costs
Civil Procedure Media Law Contempt of Court Breach of Undertaking Sentencing Costs

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Parties

George Galloway

Claimant

Aisha Ali-Khan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court (civil) / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for repeated breaches of court undertakings amounting to contempt of court?
  2. 2 Should the suspended sentence previously imposed be activated due to the new contempts?
  3. 3 What weight should be given to aggravating and mitigating factors, including prior contempts and personal circumstances?

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence of twelve weeks' immediate imprisonment is imposed due to the seriousness, persistence, and aggravating features of the contempts, including prior breaches and offending during the operational period of a suspended sentence. Mitigation and costs are considered but do not justify suspension.

Court Disposition

Defendant sentenced to immediate imprisonment for contempt of court and ordered to pay applicant's costs.

Orders

  • Defendant to serve twelve weeks' immediate imprisonment for contempt of court.
  • Defendant to pay applicant's costs of the application, to be assessed on the standard basis.